A Systematic Literature Review of Current Trends in Electronic Voting System Protection Using Modern Cryptography

Abstract

Electronic voting, based on cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology, represents an advanced method for ensuring the security, transparency, and reliability of electoral processes. The scientific research presented in this article is devoted to the analysis of trends and advanced technologies in the field of electronic voting. The authors propose a systematic mapping of this area using bibliometric analysis. The research is based on the analysis of scientific articles extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Bibliometric analysis tools are used to automatically identify key topics and trends in the literature. The results of the study reveal the key directions of the development of electronic voting, including the integration of cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology. Specific aspects include improving privacy through the use of modern cryptographic protocols, creating an immutable register of votes using blockchain technology, ensuring trust through open-source code, and increasing resilience to cyber-attacks. These areas reflect the desire to develop efficient, transparent, and secure electronic voting systems. Based on the identified trends, recommendations are proposed for further research aimed at improving electronic electoral systems and their adaptation to the modern requirements of security and transparency in electoral processes.